About

NetPlus! Master of Business Administration

By focusing on teamwork, leadership, and effective decision-making processes, the NetPlus! MBA program instructs students in the proper application of general management principles and advanced problem solving techniques. Learning in the NetPlus! MBA is enhanced through the diversity of our students educational and employment backgrounds, along with the geographies where they reside. This diversity enables NetPlus! MBA students to develop greater problems solving skills by engaging with peers from diverse backgrounds. This diversity also leads to greater networking opportunities for students.

The group project based approach enables students the opportunity to further develop skills such as: communication, critical and analytical thinking, integration of key knowledge, creating support structures, and the ability to effectively interact with a diverse demographic plus more.

The NetPlus! MBA is offered in a mixed-mode format that blends the personal interaction of traditional classroom activities with the convenience of online learning. The NetPlus! MBA is designed to be accessible to busy professionals from a wide geographic area. While 60% of coursework for each course is completed online, the program features two weekend (Friday/Saturday) on-campus residencies session per semester. These weekend residencies sessions focus on the interaction between student-student and student-professor. The interactions are enhanced through lectures/group discussions, debates, simulations, guest speakers, team-based lessons and presentations, plus many other engaging activities.

NetPlus! Weekend Residency Schedule

7:30 am - 8:30 am

Catered Breakfast / Networking

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

AM Class Session

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Catered Lunch / Networking

1:30 pm - 5:30 pm*

PM Class Session

*A light snack is also served during the afternoon class session.Residency session attendance is mandatory.

NOTE: : If a NetPlus! MBA student takes two courses in the same semester (one AM Course and one PM Course), that student will be on campus for the entire day on both Friday and Saturday of each weekend residency. If a student elects to take a single course in a semester, said student will be on campus for 1/2 of each day Friday and Saturday, either the morning of afternoon session, depending which time slot the course is scheduled. When registering for courses, students should elect only one course for each time slot (AM or PM). Students can take a maximum of two courses per semester in the NetPlus! MBA due to the on-campus sessions.

NetPlus! MBA REQUIREMENT

Concentrations

MBA students have the opportunity to develop in-depth competency in specialized areas of business by pursuing their MBA with a concentration. There are eight areas of concentration which are structured around market needs and faculty expertise, allowing you to develop advanced skillsets in an area of business consistent with your career objectives.

An MBA concentration consists of 9 credit hours of elective coursework in the specialized area of choice. These credits are already part of the MBA program, no additional credits are required. Please refer to the online catalog for detailed degree requirements.

Accounting

The demand for CPAs and all accountants continues to increase. Especially for individuals who hold advanced accounting degrees. The Accounting concentration provides professionals in accounting fields an advanced understanding of concepts and essential skills of today's accounting practices. Completing the NetPlus! MBA with an Accounting concentration also prepares students for the CPA exam.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) concentration is designed to give professionals in the information systems industry an understanding of advanced concepts and skills essential in effectively managing their organizations. The CIS concentration focuses on contemporary issues in CIS and the broader information technology (IT) industry. To complete required courses of the CIS concentration, students will need an extensive programming background equivalent to UM-Flint courses MGT 581 and CSC 384.

Finance

The Finance concentration is designed to prepare students for professional positions requiring graduate level degrees in finance, and assists students in preparing for professional finance certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), the Federal Financial Management Certificate Program (FFMCP), and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

GeneraL BUSINESS

The General MBA program is designed for professionals to develop knowledge and skills in fundamental management disciplines and provide the most flexibility to customize their program according to their academic and professional interests through a variety of elective courses.

Health Care Management

The Health Care Management concentration is designed to give professionals in the health care industry an understanding of concepts and skills essential in effectively managing health care organizations. It focuses on contemporary issues of health care administration and health policies in the U.S. Required courses are taught by full-time faculty in the School of Health Professions and Studies, with elective courses of the concentration taught by leading business professionals in the health care industry.

International Business

An International Business concentration provides students a greater understanding of the global economy, its impact on various key industries, international financial market systems and corporate financial strategies, and the latest theories in applying marketing science in the international business arena. Students completing an MBA with an International Business concentration become more attractive to potential employers operating in the global marketplace.

Lean Manufacturing

The Lean Manufacturing concentration is designed to educate MBA students about different aspects of lean manufacturing processes. These include design of integrated production systems, design of standardized work using engineering methods and applied ergonomic and human factors, competitive issues facing the automotive supply chain, and planning and implementing quality systems. Students holding this degree will be more attractive to potential employers in this industry. Courses required for the concentration are instructed by well-respected faculty from Kettering University with firsthand knowledge and expertise in these areas.

Marketing

A Marketing concentration is designed to give professionals in the marketing industry an in-depth understanding of concepts and skills essential in advanced marketing and branding practices. The Marketing concentration focuses on contemporary issues and future concerns, and prepares students for global strategic marketing and management positions.

Organizational Leadership

The Organizational Leadership concentration will be valuable to students who are seeking to improve their management and leadership skills and deepen their understanding of management and leadership processes. It is relevant for students who are or will be in managerial or leadership positions. The concentration focuses on leadership issues from a variety of perspectives. Specifically, courses examine major frameworks and contemporary issues in leadership, address how leaders effectively make decisions and resolve conflict through negotiating with others, and explore the role of a leader in bringing about organizational change.

Costs

NetPlus! MBA

In-State Tuition

Credit Hours

Tuition

Fees

Total

30

$862.33/cr hr

Included

$25,870.00

45

$862.33/cr hr

Included

$38,805.00

Out-State Tuition

Credit Hours

Tuition

Fees

Total

30

$1,023.33 /cr hr

Included

$30,700.00

45

$1,023.33 / cr hr

Included

$46,050.00

NetPlus! Costs Include:

Tuition

Fees

Meals and refreshments for on-campus sessions

Books

Students can find course materials and textbooks for courses at the Univeristy of Michigan-Flint Bookstore. Books come with ISBN numbers so that students can purchase the correct book edition.

* Credit hours can vary between 30-45 based on Foundation course waivers and choosing a concentration.

Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice by action of the University of Michigan Board of Regents. Last updated: 6/22/2016

Applying

To be considered for admission, submit the following to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library:

International students must submit additional documentation. Visit the International Students page for details.

ADMISSION

The School of Management uses all the materials collected in the application to determine admission. The MBA program calculates the students overall undergraduate GPA from all schools attended and combines it with their GMAT or GRE score. The MBA program will review a student’s statement of purpose, resume and recommendations. A decision is based on a student’s entire application. The quantitative formula is (GPAx200) + GMAT/GRE. A student achieving an index of 1100 or greater has an opportunity for a standard admission, with an index of 1000-1099 a student may have an opportunity for probationary admission.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester Early Deadline: May 1*

Fall Semester Final Deadline: August 1

Winter Semester: November 15

Spring Semester: March 15

Summer Semester: May 15

*You must apply by the early deadline to be eligible for scholarships, grants, and research assistantships.

International Oversea Deadlines

Fall Semester: May 1

Winter Semester: September 1

International students are required to apply earlier than the deadlines posted here. The final deadlines for international students are May 1 for the fall semester, September 1 for the winter semester, and January 1 for the spring term.

Charity Stout, MBA Finance

North Pole, Alaska

“Even after moving thousands of miles away, UM-Flint was still the best choice for me to complete my MBA. The NetPlus! program has the perfect balance of online and classroom time, without requiring a daily or weekly commute.”